Sudden Death in Lucknow: 13-Year-Old Boy Collapses and Dies After Hours of Playing Online Game on Mobile Phone in UP, Probe Launched
In a shocking incident, a 13-year-old boy suddenly collapsed and died while playing an online game on his mobile phone in Lucknow’s Indiranagar area on Wednesday, October 15. The boy, identified as Vivek, had been playing continuously since morning while on leave from his job at a local shop.
In a shocking incident, a 13-year-old boy suddenly collapsed and died while playing an online game on his mobile phone in Lucknow’s Indiranagar area on Wednesday, October 15. The boy, identified as Vivek, had been playing continuously since morning while on leave from his job at a local shop. His family, including his mother and sisters, were present when he collapsed around 6 pm. Police have seized the mobile phone for forensic examination to determine the exact nature of the game. While the family suspects possible poisoning, authorities are also investigating medical complications or stress from prolonged gaming. The post-mortem report is awaited to confirm the exact cause of death, and the police have launched a detailed probe into the circumstances. Online Game Turns Deadly in Lucknow: Class 6 Student Dies by Suicide in Uttar Pradesh After Losing INR 13 Lakh in Free Fire.
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In UP's Lucknow, a 13-year-old boy died under mysterious circumstances after playing in online game for several hours. pic.twitter.com/9U7Z4f9cdU
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